Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 5 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores against the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS against the Tough-3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and Tough-3000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.